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Retinal detachment: A threat to eyesight

Ulrike Heimes
February 10, 2025

Flashing lights, flickering vision and floaters can all be signs of a retinal detachment. If it’s not treated quickly, blindness can be the result. Retinal detachments are becoming increasingly common. Why is that?

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